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Steakhouse Potato Salad with Bacon and Cheddar

A rich, creamy steakhouse-style potato salad loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and bold flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
  • 10 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently fold warm potatoes into dressing.
  4. Add bacon, cheddar, onion, and chives. Mix gently.
  5. Adjust seasoning, chill at least 1 hour, and garnish before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled; flavors deepen over time.